The Village of Rochester Hills Announces Dates for Santa’s and His Reindeer’s FREE Holiday Visits November 21-December 24, 2025!

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This Event Has Ended. 

Visit Santa’s Reindeer Each Weekend As Well!

NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 24, 2025

WHAT: 

The Village of Rochester Hills, metropolitan Detroit’s premier outdoor lifestyle shopping and dining destination, is once again inviting you to visit Santa Claus for FREE in his beautiful and cozy outdoor Santa Snug. The 375,000 square-foot outdoor center will be surrounded by over 800,000 dazzling-colored lights and Santa can be found in Festival Park which is right in the center of it all. Santa will also be bringing some of his Reindeer to Festival Park during several of his visits!

Santa will be making his grand arrival to The Village on Friday, November 21, 2025 during the annual Light The Village event and will continue to make weekly appearances through Christmas Eve.

Guests are welcome to visit Santa’s Snug where they can meet and take photos with Santa and drop off their Christmas wish lists. The Village of Rochester Hills’ Magical Mailbox will be set up outside Santa’s Snug and will deliver letters directly to the North Pole.

All visits with Santa will be Free and are available by walk-up only meetings during Santa’s Hours November 21 – December 24, 2025. A full schedule of dates and times will be available online at www.TheVORH.com. Guests should plan to bring their own camera as photographers will not be provided.

The Village of Rochester Hills will once again be offering two special themed nights to jump-start the holiday season.

Special Needs Night – Saturday, November 22 from 2:00pm-8:00pm

Guests that need additional accommodations are encouraged to come out and visit with a special Santa who has experience in working with individuals with sensory, physical, or other developmental needs. Families will be given extra time and assistance during these visits.

Pet Night – Sunday, November 23 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

Animal loving guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends to The Village to take photos with Santa.

Make the Village of Rochester Hills your go-to destination this holiday season. With over 50 unique and sought-after retailers, including Von Maur, American Eagle, Dry Goods, Evereve, Pandora Jewelry, Barnes & Nobles, and Woodhouse Day Spa there is something for everyone on your shopping list. The Village also has an enhanced and unique culinary selection of restaurants like The Jackson, P.F. Chang’s, Pokeworks, and Mitchell’s Seafood House that offer dine-in and carryout options that are sure to satisfy hungry holiday shoppers or office gatherings.

The Village provides the community with year-round activations and special events to accompany their shopping and dining endeavors, making the outdoor lifestyle and shopping center the perfect destination for the surrounding community to experience and enjoy. All holiday festivities are free and open to the public. For a full list of events, visit www.TheVORH.com.

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SANTA’S SCHEDULE:

All visits with Santa take place in the outdoor Santa’s Snug in Festival Park.

November:

Friday, November 21: 6:00pm-9:00pm* Light The Village Celebration

Saturday, November 22: 2:00pm-8:00pm* Special Needs Night

Sunday, November 23: 2:00pm-6:00pm* Pet Night

Friday, November 28: 2:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, November 29: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, November 30: 12:00pm-6:00pm

December:

Friday, December 5: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, December 6: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday, December 7: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Friday, December 12: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, December 13: 11:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, December 14: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday, December 18: 2:00pm-8:00pm

Friday, December 19: 2:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, December 20: 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, December 21: 12:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, December 22: 2:00pm-8:00pm

Tuesday, December 23: 10:00am-9:00pm

Wednesday, December 24: 10:00am-4:00pm

SANTA’S REINDEER SCHEDULE:

Visits with Santa’s Reindeer will take place in Festival Park next to Santa’s Snug.

Saturday, November 29: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Sunday, November 30: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday, December 6: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Sunday, December 7: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday, December 13: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Sunday, December 14: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday, December 20: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Sunday, December 21: 1:00pm-4:00pm

WHERE: 

The Village of Rochester Hills

104 N. Adams Road,

Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Santa and Reindeer Visits Take Place in Festival Park

COST: 

Visits with Santa and his Reindeer are FREE!

All visits with Santa will be walk-up visits and will be available to all who want to visit during Santa’s hours. Guests should bring their own camera as photographers will not be provided.

The Village of Rochester Hills Special Holiday Hours
The Village of Rochester Hills will offer extended shopping hours through the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Day: November 27 – CLOSED

Black Friday: November 28 – 9:00am-9:00pm

Saturday, November 29 – 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, November 30 – 12:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, December 1 – Thursday, December 4 – 10:00am-8:00pm

Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 6 – 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, December 7 – 12:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, December 8 – Thursday, December 11 – 10:00am-8:00pm

Friday, December 12 – Saturday, December 13 – 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, December 14 – 12:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, December 15 – Saturday, December 20 – 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, December 21 – 10:00am-7:00pm

Monday, December 22 – Tuesday, December 23 – 10:00am-9:00pm

Christmas Eve: December 24 – 10:00am-5:00pm

Christmas Day: December 25 – CLOSED

Friday, December 26 – Saturday, December 27 – 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, December 28 – 12:00pm-6:00pm

Monday, December 29 – Tuesday, December 30 – 10:00am-8:00pm

New Years Eve: December 31 – 10:00am-5:00pm

New Years Day: January 1 – 10:00am-5:00pm

Restaurant & Von Maur department store hours may vary.

About The Village of Rochester Hills

The Village of Rochester Hills, developed in 2002 by Robert B. Aikens & Associates, LLC, is metropolitan Detroit’s premier outdoor lifestyle shopping center. Co-anchored by Whole Foods and Von Maur, the 375,000-square-foot property offers a remarkable mix of renowned retailers and standout stores. From Sephora and lululemon to Barnes & Noble and Pottery Barn, The Village provides a diverse shopping experience. The center also boasts an array of dining options, including The Jackson Restaurant, Kruse & Muer, Mitchell’s Seafood House, P.F. Chang’s, Shake Shack, Chipotle, The Jagged Fork, and Starbucks. With its walkable streetscape, beautiful fountain and firepit, lush gardens, and outdoor park, The Village of Rochester Hills serves as a hub for the region’s best shopping, signature events, and community activities. Learn more at www.theVORH.com.

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